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Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco

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Come relax!
Taken from beach in front of Casa Tora
Beautiful sunsets every day!
Exterior
Lots of spaces to hang out in.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Juan del Sur, Rivas
  • Place, El Coco Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan del Sur Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco

Ideal for a family getaway, Casa Tora is a two-story house located on remote Playa El Coco beach in southern Nicaragua. Casa Tora is located within an ecological beach community, Parque Marítimo El Coco ( just 2.5 hours from the airport in Managua, Nicaragua. The park is 2 km from La Flor turtle reserve where thousands of turtles come each year to lay their eggs. The house is sheltered on a wooded lot 50 meters from the beach. Playa El Coco is a one km long white sand beach where monkeys, possums, parrots and other tropical birds come to feed. A natural paradise for relaxing, nature watching, biking, boogie and surfboarding, snorkeling, fishing, swimming and more. Playa El Cocoa is just 17 km south of San Juan del Sur, a charming seaside town with supermarkets, restaurants, and other services.

The house combines traditional colonial design with modern amenities. The first floor has a large porch, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and spacious bedroom for two. The second floor has a porch, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

We live in Managua and can help arrange travel to and from Playa El Coco.

Come enjoy our home away from home!

Jenny, Winston, Hazel, Amaru and Amaya

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is ok to smoke outside and on the porch.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please let us know what time you will depart, if earlier than the check out time, so someone can be there to receive the house and the keys.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud noise that would bother neighbors between 10pm and 7am per Parque Maritimo El Coco rules.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 985124vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Juan del Sur

Located in San Juan del Sur, this holiday home is on the beach. Petroglyph and Christ of Mercy Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan del Sur Beach and Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
San Juan del Sur, Rivas

What's nearby

  • El Coco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Remanso Beach - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 29 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Maderas Beach - 39 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

  • Hotel Remanso Beach
  • ‪The Rustic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Surf Beach Tacos Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • Bokana Cocktails & Bar
  • La Carrillo Restaurante

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Discover natural tropical wonders staying at this beachside house at El Coco located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of El Coco Beach and Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor. Yankee Beach and Ostional Wildlife Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Playa El Coco is such an amazing place. Casa Tora was a great place to stay, and Jenny was very responsive and helpful throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach location

Our family spent our last three days of our vacation at Casa Tora, absolute best decision. The house was perfect for our family, and the location was fantastic. The beach was so quiet, and clean. The water was warm and crystal clear. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet

Casa Tora is beautiful, well maintained and equipped. There were days we were the only people on the very, beautiful beach. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The bus stops close to the house if you do not have a vehicle. We had a terrific vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasser F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!!

First of all, I like to say this is one of the places I have liked the most! If you would like to be out of the city noise, and crowed places, this is it! There is a beautiful two story house all to yourself. No a/c but you get a cool breeze at night. And the beach is only thirty seconds from the house by foot. You hear the wave crashing from the house, beautiful sand, clean, and no little rocks on the beach, all flat smooth sand. One thing to keep in mind, get everything you need (grocery) before you get to the house, if you don’t mind the driving. There is a pali supermarket on your way to the house which is like thirty minutes driving. Also, like to thanks Juanita, the house keeper, very helpful and friendly. Winston, your main contact, also very friendly and helpful. Very nice place to stay, keep it up! Definitely will be back😁
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

First of all, Jenny was an AMAZING host! Full of tips and recommendations from the moment we reserved. The house was comfortable and we slept well with no AC. The kitchen was well stocked and great to cook the fish we caught on a fishing charter. The proximity to the beach was the highlight of this house! It is a quiet beach with very few people. Even on New Year's Eve, it wasn't crowded. It was a great place to celebrate with bonfires along the beach. We also saw howler monkeys, parrots, and iguanas from the porch. Jaunita was a wonderful housekeeper and came every 3 days with fresh towels and linens. The store on the grounds is closed, so stop in town to get groceries before you arrive. San Juan del Sur was close enough to restock every few days-once you got used to the roads. The roads were "rustic", although they are now paving them-which will be so nice once done. A few places we loved that were recommended by Jenny and few we found on our own:Big Sky Ranch for trail rides and lessonsOcean Surf and Sport for fishing and snorkelingLa Flor for sea turtle arribadas (we saw 3 come up to lay eggs in less than an hour!)Restaurante Puesta del Sol is right on the beach, so getting a drink or food was easy-and delicious!Gaby's Laundry in SJdSOne thing to note, there is no hot water. This is a thing throughout Nicaragua that I did not know about being a US citizen. However, after a hot day at the beach, it was invigorating and would not deter me from staying here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jose g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique maison près d'une plage idyllique

Super bon rapport qualité-prix! Maison magnifique et confortable, plage paradisiaque. Petits points négatifs:présence de raies à la plage et pas d'air conditionné
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein schöner Platz

Ein schöner Platz und gepflegtes Haus
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed staying at Casa Tora. It’s a very quiet and peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice option at the beach

The house is nice, fully functional with 3 bedrooms in a private community. Location is very convenient to the beach at Playa Coco, probably less than 2 minutes from the door to the sand. Lots of bird activity and also a troop of 10 howler monkeys early one morning right outside the house. The master bedroom upstairs has huge windows that allow the breezes to pass through. Bed was very comfortable. The water pressure in the downstairs shower was very strong. The caretaker had advised us that was the better shower to use vs. the one in the master upstairs. Everything we used in the kitchen worked fine and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of dinnerware, drinkware, utensils, pots & pans, etc. Communication with the host was great, always responded promptly and gave good information leading up to our stay. Only slight issue was the caretaker did not show up at the predetermined time (even confirmed with the host the morning of our departure) so we needed to leave without the official check out process completed. We waited 15 minutes but needed to depart due to a commitment later that morning. All in all, a pleasant stay in a nice quiet beach. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Dear Scott, Thanks for your visit to Casa Tora! You were a great guest. We look forward to having you back! I am glad to hear the howler monkeys stopped by!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miryha m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Tora. Nice and close to the beach. We saw whales, monkey's, and baby turtles going into the water. It was very clean and comfortable. Easy to communicate and get info when needed. The only thing that was a little hard for us because we didn't have a car, was there was not many ways to get into town other than the bus and i the house is far away from everything. But if you feel adventurous the bus wasn't hard to take and it was a fun experience!! We are so thankful we stayed here and had such an amazing time!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2022
Miryha, it was a pleasure to host you! Thank you for great communication, taking such good care of everything, and being so friendly with everyone around! Thanks for sharing your adventures and we are happy you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House with Fantastic Location

We loved our stay here. The house had everything needed including good WIFI. The close location to an amazing beach was the best part. Jenny was very accommodating and is an excellent host.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pao-Niko R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house

I spent new year with my family at Casa Tora it was nice, very clean, had all the main house supplies, close to the beach, good neighborhood. But the microwave didn’t heat at all and there weren’t paper towels or napkins. It’ll be awesome if the house had WIFI and AC, specially for summer when the weather is so hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2021
Thank you Noel and Paola for your feedback! Thanks for letting us know about the microwave and the suggestion of paper towels or napkins.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Excellent

What a jewel. Our family spent a couple wonderful days at this wonderful casa. It is a beautiful home close to one of the most beautiful beaches I in Nicaragua. The casa in wonderfully equipped . Jenny and her staff excellent to accommodate us in every way. I appreciated the quick response to all our questions and needs. Thanks again. We hope to return and I know anyone who stays here will not be disappointed. Cheers Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

maison très confortable et bien entretenue.

La maison est très confortable. La plage a 50 mètres super belle. L'environnement est agréable et calme.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lidia S.

GREAT HOUSE.EVERYTHING WORKED. NICE LOCATION

NICE HOUSE. GREAT LOCATION. EVERYTHING WORKED... WE ENJOY THE HOUSE... THE KITCHEN THE HAMACA, THE HURRACAS... THE BIRDS.... EVERYTING... READY TO COME BACK... THANS FOR JUANITA.. THAT CLEAN THE HOUSE... AND ALL OTHER DETAILS...
Archival

8/10 Good

Allan F.

Most enjoyable

Great lodgings on an incredible beach. Very comfortable and rooms cool for sleeping. The use of the pool a real bonus.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Recommend to anyone!

Cozy and rustic, but yet full of vibrant, natural surroundings, our stay at Casa Tora was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Wiegel

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We are a family of five who live in Managua, Nicaragua. Jenny (born in Chicago, USA) and Winston (born in Leon, Nicaragua) and our children Amaru (24), Amaya (19), and Hazel (36) who still comes to visit!

Why they chose this property

We started coming to Playa El Coco in 1997 and, since we kept coming back, we decided we wanted a house here. It was finally completed in March, 2016. Our children learned to ride their bikes, boogie board and snorkel here; saw their first shooting star and have had countless other memorable adventures with monkeys, hermit crabs, dolphins, whales, turtles and more. We rent our house to others so they can enjoy Playa El Coco as well and to help cover the costs of maintaining it. What we like best about Parque Marítimo El Coco, aside from the beach which we think is the best in Nicaragua, is the natural environment we share with wildlife who also live here.

We named our house Casa Tora after the tora sea turtle, leatherback in English, the largest (up to 2 meters long!) and most highly endangered sea turtle in the world. We have seen her tracks on the beach at Playa El Coco and her babies hatch out and go to the sea, but we are still waiting for the chance someday to see the adult. Keeping Playa El Coco as natural as possible, free of noise, lights and contamination is important to us and the toras.

What makes this property unique

20 minute hike from La Flor Natural Reserve where thousands of turtles come to lay eggs and where their babies hatch. Wildlife all around including parrots, monkeys, skunks, turtles and more. We love that we can walk down to the next beach to snorkel or boogie board right on El Coco, or fish, or practice surfing! We love the sunsets and the uncrowded beach.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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